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Peter Gardiner is a Noosa-based reporter for the Sunshine Coast Daily. He has been reporting on the Sunshine Coast for the past 28 years after serving his cadetship at the Queensland Times in Ipswich going becoming sports editor and covering the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games and working at The Examiner in Launceston. He has worked extensively in local politics and covered Noosa Council for more than two decades including the momentous de-amalgamation battle and loves covering a good community stoush.

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The abandoned Friendly Grocer site at Peregian Beach that developer Andema is keen to redevelop.

Peregian locals pushing for ‘timely’ village rebuild

A local group says a prime Peregian site needs to contribute to the economy and to what makes the area such a special gateway to Noosa Shire.

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Three people were injured in this rollover last weekend.

Emergency push to end Teewah mobile ‘dead spot’

A towing operator backs calls for an extra transmission tower to end a notorious communications black spot north of Teewah village.

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Katie Noonan paid the price for her appearance on The Masked Singer with 14 days in quarantine - now she's set to help light up Sunshine Sounds.

Sunshine Sounds is music to Katie Noonan’s ears

The creative force behind the inaugural Sunshine Sounds Festival will proudly perform alongside a line-up of 100 per cent Queensland talent.

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Holiday stays for Noosa residents living nearby can prove to be a real problem according to one Sunshine Beach local.

Short stay peace thanks to proactive letting agent

Sunshine Beach resident Bruce McLean says he is finally enjoying peaceful nights after a letting agent took charge of a neighbouring short-stay rental house and enforced a strict code of conduct.

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The award-winning Habitat Noosa eco camp is battling back from COVID-19s bookings shock waves.

Noosa eco resort hiring again after pandemic hit

Fight back after award-winning Noosa eco camp beside idyllic Lake Cootharaba was forced to close the 26ha holiday stay.

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Pomona Chamber of Commerce head Phil Moran out in nature with Zeva the dog.

Eco boom: Green is pure tourism gold for Noosa

Noosa hinterland tourism operators are enjoying a surge in visitors thanks to natural assets like the Noosa Trails Network inland hinterland.

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The empty Thomas St shop space on the left with the dining courtyard.

Hunger for dining options sparks new eatery development

A property owner has applied to Noosa Council to help breathe new life into an ageing Noosaville commercial space.

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Noosa Council is under fire from residents upset about plans for combating climate change.

Noosa residents fire up over climate change plans

Noosa residents are campaigning against climate change planning measures that will impact homeowners.

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GemLife is determined to go ahead with its $130 million retirement resort at the entry to Cooroy, lodging a planning appeal.

GemLife launches bid to salvage $130m development

Backers of the proposed 246 unit village in Myall St saw the proposal as a financial lifeline for the club, whose members stood to gain a new clubhouse and pro shop.

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Alyssa Dinnage won two Aussie champs for horse riding. Picture: Patrick Woods.

Horsing around at 3am has national champ riding high

When most 14-year-olds were enjoying lazy sleep-ins, Tewantin’s Alyssa Dinnage was rising well before the sun with determination beyond her years.

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